Realme 1
#4030
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
#4039Category Breakdown
Realme 1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
57.357.3
Summary
- The Realme 1 features a larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has a 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 1 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P60 chipset, offering better efficiency compared to the older Helio X10 in the Redmi Note 2.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Realme 1 has an 8 MP front camera, superior to the 5 MP on the Redmi Note 2.
- The Realme 1's battery capacity is 3410 mAh, slightly larger than the 3060 mAh in the Redmi Note 2, although the latter supports faster 10W charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Realme 1 is slightly lighter.
- Lastly, the Realme 1 runs on Android 8.1 with ColorOS 6, while the Redmi Note 2 operates on the older Android 5.0 with MIUI 7, indicating a more modern software experience on the Realme device.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 1
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
Versions: CPH1861, CPH1859
Also known as Redmi Note 2 Prime
Display
Size
6"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2 Prime
GPU
Mali-G72 MP3
PowerVR G6200
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard), 32GB 2GB RAM (Prime)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - Chinese version only
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.2
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
720p
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
3060 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3060 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
156.5 x 75.2 x 7.8 mm (6.16 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
152 x 76 x 8.3 mm (5.98 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
155 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver
White, blue, yellow, pink, mint green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 600/100 Mbps
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes